For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 929 students in Hiawatha, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Hiawatha, KS are Hiawatha Elementary School, Hiawatha Middle School and Hiawatha Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hiawatha, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Hiawatha have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hiawatha, KS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Miami
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Grades: PK-4
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Morrill Ave
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Grades: 5-8
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Red Hawk Drive
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hiawatha, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Hiawatha, KS include Hiawatha Elementary School, Hiawatha Middle School and Hiawatha Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Hiawatha, KS?
3 public schools are located in Hiawatha, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Hiawatha, KS?
Hiawatha, KS public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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